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November 17, 2009

ATTLEBORO – Attleboro Police Chief Richard Pierce attended the International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference to benefit Special Olympics at the MGM Grand conference center in Connecticut November 11th – 14th. Attending the conference were law enforcement officials and others representing Special Olympics from 14 foreign countries and all 50 states in the United States. As part of the conference agenda Chief Pierce and Chief James DiGianvittorio of Middleton, MA lectured to conference attendees about the Massachusetts Cruiser Convoy Program they started two years ago to help raise funds for Special Olympic athletes in Massachusetts. The lecture sessions were given to encourage attendees to develop a “cruiser convoy program” in other states and countries to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes.

Chief Pierce stated the first year of the Massachusetts cruiser convoy program $6,000 was raised and last year the event raised $11,000 with 110 police vehicles from various law enforcement agencies participating. Private and corporate donations sponsor and fund the event. The cruiser convoy is part of the Special Olympics summer games events held each year in June at Harvard Stadium. The convoy begins at various locations across the state ending at a predetermined time at Harvard Stadium where the athletes can view the police vehicles and the police officers participate in the summer games activities by helping to hand out awards to the athletes.

“The cruiser convoy is a great opportunity for the athletes and law enforcement officers to interact with one another,” Pierce said. “It’s also a great way to enhance the state’s largest Special Olympics athletic event and support deserving Special Olympics athletes in our communities.” The next cruiser convoy will be held in June 2010.

Although there are other Special Olympic fund raising events held throughout the year, the most notable is the Law Enforcement Torch Run where police officers carry the Special Olympic Torch to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympic athletes through communities across the state.

Pierce said that he and Chief DiGianvittorio, at some point, hope to have all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts as well as other Massachusetts law enforcement agencies participate in the cruiser convoy to Harvard Stadium. As part of the chiefs’ lectures at the international conference, they urged participants to set a goal to have a cruiser convoy held in every state to help raise funds for Special Olympic athletes

May 11, 2009

ATTLEBORO- Attleboro Police Chief Richard Pierce has announced the results of the National Police Parade held this past weekend in Middletown and Newport, RI. The Attleboro Police Honor Guard finished first in two categories: Police Marching Unit and Best Uniform. The group also took second place in the Police Honor Guard Competition.

Here is the official release:

The 26th annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade was held on Sunday May 3rd in Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. The parade honors all law enforcement officers for their dedication to duty and especially pays tribute to those officers that have been killed the line of duty.

Police and other law enforcement agencies, mounted police units, police and fire department pipe and drum corps, military bands and high school bands from around the country participate in the National Police Parade each year. The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is always a major attraction at the event. This year 54 police and other law enforcement agencies were scheduled to participate in the parade.

The Attleboro Police Department has participated in the National Police Parade for several years. Last year (2008) the Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard received awards in the following category; a second place award for the “Police Marching Unit – Precision in Drill and Ceremony Competition” and the first place award for the “Police Drill Team Competition”.

This year the Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard received the following awards:

Chief Richard J. Pierce stated it was an honor to receive the prestige’s awards at this years’ National Police Parade. Pierce said that he was extremely proud of all the members of the Honor Guard and the other members of the department that participated in the parade and competitions. He stated their hard work, commitment and dedication to duty were admirable. Pierce stated it is a privilege to participate in the National Police Parade each year and to pay tribute to those officers that have given the ultimate sacrifice.

The members of the Police Department Honor Guard that participated in this year’s parade were Patrolmen: Yuriy Bukhenik, Timothy Cook Jr., Joseph Daday, Stephen Graney, James MacDonald, William Monterroso, Richard Pierce Jr., and Keith Shepard.

October 27, 2008

ATTLEBORO- The USA Food Market on Park Street was robbed of their register receipts Saturday night just after 8:30pm. A man came into the store and asked to buy cigars, he left and then returned brandishing a black revolver. After stealing the money the suspect fled on Park Street towards Sturdy Hospital possibly in a small black vehicle with 2 accomplices.

The suspect was descibed as a Hispanic or light skinned black male about 6 feet with brown eyes and a gray sweatshirt with red stripes. The robbery is being investigated by Detective James Cote along with officers Stephen Graney, Neil Bailey and William Monterroso. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Attleboro Police Detectives at 508-222-1259

October 02, 2008

ATTLEBORO- A tractor trailer unit making a right hand turn from County Street (Route 123) onto Olive street took down a traffic signal post at the intersection yesterday. The accident happened at 1:30pm and required the intersection to be shut down for a short period of time. A towing crew from Jason's Towing responded and assisted the driver with backing out of the tight spot. The driver of the truck was cited by Attleboro Police.

July 03, 2008

The Fourth of July Fireworks Display will be held at Hayward Field off North Avenue on Friday July 4, 2008 at 9:00 PM.The rain date will be Sunday July 13, 2008.

The general public will not be allowed on the baseball or football field areas of Hayward Field per order of Fire Chief Churchill during the fireworks display.

The General Public will not be allowed to park in the Hayward Field parking area near the baseball field.

Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the street on North Avenue from 3:00 PM until 12:00 Midnight on July 4th

The Police Command Post will be located in the Spatcher Pool parking lot off North Avenue near the entrance to Hayward Field.A First Aid Station and "lost and found" area will be located next to the Police Command Post.

4.Handicap Parking will be available at the Walton Lonsbury Co. parking lot on

North Avenue, across from Hayward Field.

5.Limited parking will be available at Bishop Feehan High School.

At the conclusion of the Fireworks Display and when the pedestrians have cleared thestreet along North Avenue, all vehicles will exit the Northwest Industrial Complex on Walton Street in two lanes. One lane will be routed in a northerly direction on North Avenue and the other lane will be routed in a southerly direction on North Avenue.A delay in traffic movement is to be expected as no traffic will be allowed onto North Avenue until the pedestrians have cleared the street.

Vehicles parked along side streets north of Hayward Field will be routed in a northerly direction on North Avenue towards Toner Boulevard.

Vehicles parked along side streets south of Hayward Field will be routed in a southerly direction on North Avenue towards West Street.

Vehicles parked along Stobbs Drive, will be routed onto Holcott Drive and onto Commonwealth Avenue toward North Main Street.

Vehicles parked in the parking lot at # 81 West Street will be routed in a westerly direction on West Street.

June 20, 2008

ATTLEBORO- A worker at Sturdy Hospital was mugged during his lunch break on Thursday afternoon around 12:30pm. The victim was robbed of his wallet and some cash after being knocked to the ground by the assailant. He suffered injuries to his head and shoulders from being struck by an object during the robbery. The assault and robbery took place in the parking lot between Dunham and Pearl Streets.

Attleboro Police are asking the public for help in identifying a dark complected white or Hispanic male subject approximately 25-35 years of age. He was seen wearing a black baseball cap with a large bill,white T-shirt and blue jeans. He fled the area towards Pearl Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Michael MacNeil or the Attleboro Police Department at 508-222-1212. Attleboro Police have released a sketch photo of the suspect below.

June 11, 2008

ATTLEBORO- A break in and robbery of a local jewelry manufacturer netted the thieves 2 million dollars in gold, diamonds and jewelry, including Super Bowl rings intended for New York Giants staffers.

The robbery, which occurred over the weekend at the E.A. Dion Co., was well planned out and most likely committed by professionals. The company alarm system was totally removed and a hole cut in the roof to access the building. A 1,000 pound safe was removed from the company during the heist.

The company located in the Attleboro Industrial Park, on Franklin McKay Drive, is co- operating with investigators and police have no suspects at this time. The robbery is under investigation by Attleboro Police, with detectives Richard Campion and James Cote leading the investigation, along with the FBI

May 28, 2008

ATTLEBORO- A citywide police manhunt, that started on South Avenue, ended off of South Main Street with the arrest of an assault suspect. The suspect was arrested behind the Elks Lodge located at 887 South Main Street.

Attleboro police were assisted by Massachusetts State Police Air-Wing and K-9 units during the 3 hour search. The suspect was wanted for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend early Wednesday morning during a domestic dispute. He was spotted by police Wednesday afternoon and eluded them after a foot chase.

May 06, 2008

ATTLEBORO- The Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard team took first place in the Overall Drill competition during Sunday's National Police Officers Parade at Aquidneck Island. The team also took second place in the Precision Drill and Ceremony competition, losing out to Hackensack, New Jersey Police Honor Guard.

The Attleboro team, comprised of City police officers, some with military experience, has been training long and hard for this competition and their dedication showed during this weekend's parade, according to members of the unit. The annual parade, that concludes in Newport,RI, was attended by over 100 honor guards from across the nation.

April 07, 2008

ATTLEBORO- Attleboro and Massachusetts State Police spent most of the early morning today searching for a suspect that was wanted after a short car chase by State Police. The event unfolded just around midnight as State Police pursued vehicle from North Main Street to West Street and onto North Avenue where the suspect bailed out at Brander Road.

A command post between Attleboro and State Police was set up at Brander Road and two state Police K-9 units were brought in to track the subject. The alleged suspect is an Attleboro resident who resides on Lexington Avenue. After an extensive search by patrol officers and K-9 units, at one point extending on foot from Brander Road to Lexington Avenue, the suspect was not apprehended and the investigation continues. ACN will bring you more details as the develop.